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Hazawi PodcastWhy You Can't Publish: Writing for Social Causes, Navigating Identity & Craft with a Fiction Writer | EP 14In this episode I had the pleasure to speak to Bareerah Ghani, where explore the layers of a writer's journey. From the intersections of immigration and identity to the nuances of what it takes to have your stories published in magazines. We also talk about our MFA experiences and what got from them.Bareerah Ghani is a Canadian-Pakistani writer, reviewer, and editor with an MFA from George Mason University. Bareerah's writing has been featured in notable publications such as Scarlet Leaf Review, Kalopsia Literary Journal, and Second Chance Lit, among others.Enjoy!Timestamps:2023-10-3155 minHazawi PodcastChildhood Books, Writing Voice, Journaling and more: A Conversation With an Editor | EP 13Hajera is a writer, a creative writing teacher, and an editor. She makes craft accessible and the writing process seem less daunting. Whenever I feel like my writing is not working, I check out her Instagram page.In our conversation, we dive into topics ranging from her writing routine, questions she get asked by students, MFA programs, the editing process and more. Enjoy!Timestamps:0:00 promo0:52 Why do we write stories?6:20 The not-born writers10:10 Reading white characters as a child 15:58 Who is a writer 19:35 Is blogging dead and whe...2023-10-071h 25Hazawi PodcastExploring Faith, Identity, and Culture through Poetry: A Conversation with Award-Winning Poet| EP 12Rakaya is an award-winning poet, facilitator, event producer, and writer who explores themes of faith identity, and culture. She holds a master's degree in creative writing. You can watch her performances on YouTube (linked below). Rakaya has been commissioned by organizations like the BBC, Facebook, and Instagram.In our conversation, we dive into topics ranging from her experiences as a third-generation immigrant to her poetry, the writing and editing process, and storytelling in both spoken and written form. This episode is filled with valuable insights.Enjoy!Timestamps:0:00 Promo1:49 Poetry Inspiration3:19...2023-08-291h 03Hazawi PodcastSelf vs Traditional Publishing: Pros and Cons with F.S. Yousaf | EP 11Every aspiring writer will question whether they should self-publish their book or go through the traditional publishing route. In this episode, I speak to the poet F.S. Yousaf, who has experienced both self-publishing and traditional publishing, as he shares the advantages and disadvantages of both worlds. We also delve into the world of poetry, discussing his writing process, routine, photography, social media and much more.F.S. Yousaf is the author of four poetry books and has a background in teaching. Currently, he dedicates his time to writing full-time.Enjoy!Timestamps:0:00...2023-07-291h 22Hazawi PodcastEmbrace Your Unique Voice: Childhood Stories, Writing Style, Story Structure, and More with Jasmine Bager | EP 10The stories we read during our childhood, the places we visit, and the challenges we overcome are all the bedrock of our upbringing; they shape our adulthood. In this episode, I speak to Jasmine Bager about her experience as a Saudi journalist, her upbringing, education, and writing on arts and culture. During our conversation, we uncover the inspirational stories that have shaped Jasmine's journey.Jasmine Bager is a journalist from Saudi Arabia. She has an art degree, and she writes about women and the arts with a focus on the Middle East. She was one of the...2023-06-2853 minHazawi PodcastMuslims in the Media: Journalism, Palestine, Muslim identity and More with Zainab Iqbal | EP 9We underestimate the power of words, even though they’re the bedrock of change. In this episode I speak to Zainab Iqbal about her experience as a Muslim journalist, and how she uses her words to tell stories that gets overlooked by the mainstream media. Zainab is a powerful voice, who puts her Muslim Identity before every word she writes.We spoke about the challenges she faces as a Muslim journalist, including Islamophobia and women rights. We also spoke about representation, and how it is important for people to see themselves reflected in the media. Zainab is an...2023-05-2358 minHazawi PodcastNavid: Overcome Self Doubt, The Perfect Workout Routine, Mental Health & Maximize Ramadan | EP 8We often take our bodies for granted. In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with my friend Navid, who is a personal trainer, motivational speaker, and positive human being. In our conversation we covered his body-building journey, the car accident that changed his perspective on coaching methods, how to prepare and enjoy Ramadan, and more.🔗 CONNECT WITH NAVIDWebsite: https://www.navidfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navidfitness/Twitter: https://twitter.com/navidfitness🔗 CONNECT WITH HAZAWIJoin my community: https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/#/po...YouTube Channel:@Hazawi...2023-03-2648 minHazawi PodcastRafiul Prodhan: 9-5, Corporate World, Passion, Travel & AI | EP 7We're always wondering what to do next, or whether we are in the right career path or not. Rafiul Prodhan is one of those people that has done it all. From corporate, running his own company, to real estate. He's not afraid to start something new and takes pleasure in the learning process. Rafiul is a friend, and someone I admire. In our conversation we talk about his journey in the corporate world, traveling to get to oneself, starting a new career without any experience, and the state of the housing market today.0:00 Intro1:12 Childhood TV...2023-03-021h 01Hazawi PodcastHusam Khaled: Childhood Shows Shape Our Adult Minds | EP 6In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Husam Kaid, who is an accomplished activist, and avid reader. We started our conversation by discussing the impact of childhood television shows and how they shaped our upbringing in Yemen. He also shared his reading and note-taking strategies, and his favorite books. I found our conversation to be insightful and thought-provoking, and I'm confident you will too. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Husam as we explore his diverse background and his journey to becoming the person he is todayTo get the...2023-02-0551 minHazawi PodcastAli Alhabshi: The Efficient Way to Learn a New Language | EP 5Ali is a Polyglot, who writes and speaks three languages including Arabic, English, and French, and he’s learning German. He is a bachelor's degree student in Applied Languages & International Business who is on a continuous mission to better himself. “His curiosity and a cup of coffee are the driving forces.”Ali is also the founder of the Manager Aliania Language Foundation (ALF) Agency, which focuses on the translation of all sorts of projects. He’s also a video editor and Youtuber, who makes videos about language learning, online courses reviews, self-improvement topics, and moreOn the p...2023-01-151h 07Hazawi PodcastPriyanka Taslim: Writing Through The Lens of Your Identity | EP 4My guest in this episode is Priyanka Taslim. She is a teacher by day and a writer by night. She began as a fantasy writer before writing young adult romance fiction. In the podcast, we talk about her experience as a young writer, and her emphasis on writing Bangladeshi characters, which she didn’t grow up reading. She has a strong sense of stories, so we talk about their elements and what makes a story successful. Also, we talk about balancing day jobs and pursuing one's passion by night. And finally, her new book “The Love Match” which the Kirkus...2022-12-2052 minHazawi PodcastAbdulrahman Bindamnan: Zero-Generation College Students and Writing With the Reader in mind | EP 3My guest in this episode is Abdulrahman Bindamnan. He moved to the United States from Yemen in 2016, after winning an international scholarship through The Hadhramout Foundation. He arrived here with the goal to start university, without a word of English. He attended the University of Miami, where he got a BA in Psychology and Religion, which we talk about in this episode. Then he got his Masters from Penn Graduate School for Education.On the podcast, we talked about his “Zero-generation College Student” experience, which is a term he coined based on his experience. We also talk about his...2022-11-181h 13Hazawi PodcastS.K. Ali: Fashion Design, Writing Process & How to Get Published | EP 2My guest in this episode is Sajidah, better known as S.K. Ali. She’s a fiction author. Her book, Saints and Misfits was the 2018 William C Morris Award finalist and was featured in multiple lists of Best Teen Novels of 2017.Her book Love from A to Z, which we talk about on the podcast, was on several 2019 YA lists, including Kirkus and Entertainment Weekly’s top ten. And her picture book The Proudest Blue was co-authored with Ibtihaj Muhammad, the Olympic fencer, and was listed as a New York Times Bestseller.Her latest book, a seq...2022-10-1056 minHazawi PodcastIlyas Mao: Acting, Vocal Music & From Marketing Manager to Producer | EP 1My guest in this episode is Ilyas Mao, an acapella singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. Our conversation took us back to Somalia, where Ilyas was born, to Pakistan, where he spent a few years before moving to Canada. We spoke about artists in the Muslim community, and the needed support. How he discovered his talent and transitioned from making music with instruments to using his own voice. He shared the story of quitting his marketing job after college, driving Uber, to becoming a producer for singers and filmmakers. Finally, he spoke about his new album The Edge of My M...2022-09-1948 minHazawi PodcastWhat is Hazawi? | EP 0Hazawi. حazawi. StoriesIn Hazawi Podcast, I will be interviewing Muslim writers, poets, filmmakers, and other creatives to reveal the story behind their craft. I’m interested in exploring the artist's journey, process, and challenges. ~~~I’ll also be posting articles about my own writing process and current projects on www.moethewriter.com. On the website, make sure to sign up for my newsletter, Hazawi Weekly, to get all the updates, and writing tips, and discover what I’m learning from the books I'm reading.~~~Follow Mohamed: Instagr...2022-09-1802 min